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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Against the Storm down to the 25 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Kenshi, Sunless Sea and Stronghold 3 Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Against the Storm.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Against the Storm

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Against the Storm. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1KenshiClosest overall match

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SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: setting.

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#2Sunless SeaClosest on world

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SoloDarkProceduralOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, survival mechanics and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: progression and setting.

It predates Against the Storm by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Stronghold 3 GoldClosest on progression

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SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 33%· 4.8KRAWG👍 28%· 50IGDB52· 3

Year 2012Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Stronghold 3: Gold is the long-awaited third installment in the award winning castle-building series. Set 10 years after the original, the Wolf it seems, has cheated death and during his painful recovery he’s become even more bitter and twisted. Now he seeks revenge.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Black & White 2Closest on setting

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SoloSandbox WorldFantasyIsometric

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Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: world.

It predates Against the Storm by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 589RAWG👍 87%· 101IGDB65· 1

Year 2001Dev Cyberlore Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates. Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

It predates Against the Storm by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Dungeon KeeperClosest on tone

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SoloDarkFantasyBase BuildingIsometric

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Year 1997Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs

It predates Against the Storm by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dawn of Discovery

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

There are many unmet needs within the king’s empire - fulfill them, while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George’s land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine.

It predates Against the Storm by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricCasual

Steam👍 63%· 552MC60IGDB66· 1

Year 2012Dev Zeal Game Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and crafting mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

A Dwarven Prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s stolen land will take you on a great journey. Explore a continent filled with buried treasures and unearth mysteries that have laid hidden since the Great War.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10East India Company

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SoloFantasyManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping roguelike runs

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The Mims Beginning

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingManagementCasual

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Against the Storm.

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Raise massive armies, embark on epic campaigns to expand the Empire, and take control of the known world! Engage in grand-scale city building and create magnificent cities with creativity and control like never before.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloFantasyBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: setting.

It predates Against the Storm by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

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SoloDarkFantasyIsometricMultiplayer

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Year 2002Dev Blizzard Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: progression.

It predates Against the Storm by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Cossacks: European Wars

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SoloFantasyManagementIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 74%· 624IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev GSC Game World · cdv Software EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Against the Storm: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Against the Storm.

It predates Against the Storm by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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